U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a fresh legal battle against the media, filing a $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, several of its reporters, and publishing giant Penguin Random House.
The case, filed on Monday in a Florida court, accuses the newspaper and publisher of defamation and libel, alleging that certain articles and a book about Trump contained false and damaging statements. According to the filing, Trump argues the publications harmed his reputation and even impacted the value of his business, Trump Media and Technology Group.
The New York Times has rejected the allegations, calling the lawsuit “baseless” and vowing to continue its independent reporting.
This is not Trump’s first legal clash with the press—he has previously sued outlets including The Wall Street Journal and CBS.
However, legal experts caution that the case may be challenging for Trump to win. As a public figure, he must meet the high bar of proving “actual malice”—that the media knowingly published false information or acted with reckless disregard for the truth.
Report by: Isaac Blessing | Edited by: Chris Odjomah